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Pressure Technologies FY results seen 'slightly below' previous guidance

20th Sep 2024 10:08

(Sharecast News) - Specialist engineering group Pressure Technologies warned on Friday that its full-year performance was now expected to be "slightly below" previous guidance.

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Government contractor ISG files for administration

20th Sep 2024 10:04

(Sharecast News) - Construction giant ISG has gone into administration, it emerged on Friday, putting thousands of jobs at risk.

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Asia report: Markets rise as Japan, China central banks hold rates

20th Sep 2024 09:32

(Sharecast News) - Asian markets ended the trading week on a positive note, with Japan's Nikkei leading gains after a strong performance on Wall Street.

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Bridgepoint slumps as shareholders place 14.7m shares

20th Sep 2024 09:25

(Sharecast News) - Bridgepoint slid on Friday after a group of 103 current and former employees and some related entities sold 14.7m shares in a placing.

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Tandem Group inks exclusive UK distribution deal with VanMoof

20th Sep 2024 09:13

(Sharecast News) - Leisure and mobility equipment retailer Tandem Group said on Friday that it has entered into an agreement to be the exclusive distribution and sales partner for VanMoof in the UK.

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UK grocers in a "good place" as retail sales pick up, says Shore Capital

20th Sep 2024 09:04

(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital says UK retailers have a reason to be "quite cheerful" after August's strong retail sales data on Friday, with listed supermarket companies likely to benefit from improving macro conditions.

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Jefferies downgrades Burberry, slashes price target

20th Sep 2024 08:51

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies downgraded Burberry on Friday to 'underperform' from 'hold' and slashed the price target to 490p from 800p as it took a look at European luxury brands.

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Thames Water starts cash talks as it battles to stay afloat

20th Sep 2024 08:44

(Sharecast News) - Crisis-struck Thames Water has started discussions with stakeholders about releasing more cash reserves, it was confirmed on Friday, as it battles to stay afloat.

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Dr Martens tumbles as IngreGrsy sells 70m shares in placing

20th Sep 2024 08:05

(Sharecast News) - Dr Martens tumbled on Friday after an unnamed investor sold around 70m shares in the iconic boot maker in a placing.

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Mercedes-Benz shares drop as China weakness prompts profit warning

20th Sep 2024 08:05

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Mercedes-Benz Group tanked on Friday after the German auto giant scaled back its full-year guidance due to ongoing struggles in the Chinese market.

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Eco Buildings receives preliminary order from Albanian customer

20th Sep 2024 08:03

(Sharecast News) - Modular housing company Eco Buildings Group has received a preliminary order of 5,000 square metres of walling from R&T Sh.p.K. for installation as a permanent perimeter wall around a residential tourist site in Albania.

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Europe open: Shares slip as investor mull rate calls; Mercedes slumps

20th Sep 2024 07:57

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower as investors digested a raft of rate decisions from central banks across the globe, while automakers fell sharply after Mercedes-Benz cut profit margins again.

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London open: Stocks in the red as consumer confidence slides, retail sales beat

20th Sep 2024 07:50

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors mulled a slide in consumer confidence but better-than-expected retail sales data.

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Summer weather helps retail sales surge

20th Sep 2024 07:48

(Sharecast News) - Retail sales hit their highest level in more than two years in August, official data showed on Friday, beating expectations.

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London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull retail sales, consumer confidence

20th Sep 2024 07:24

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to drop at the open on Friday following solid gains a day earlier, as investors mulled a slide in consumer confidence but better-than-expected retail sales data.

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